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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04392 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Eustis about military pensions |
| Date | 20 October 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Eustis, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they "were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further investigations." Considers who might be responsible for paying out the pensions. Also discusses future positions Dr. Eustis might hold in the public service and offers to help him. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Pension Soldier's Pay Military History Revolutionary War Continental Army Congress Government and Civics Finance Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker Injury or Wound Health and Medical |
| People | Eustis, William (1753-1825) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |